It All Began With a Lab Accident, Part 2


<CaseySK> ::is now a burnt matchstick::
<ScottFurklaw> ::drags himself into the office, fresh in civvies, and in pain::
<SypherSK> ::is all recharged and into the donuts::
<SypherSK> ::has a few hoarded away just for Scott tho'... fought Matrix off them::
<Aric> ::Found them though, snitched one... eating it now::
<Matrix> ::is surfing the net...quite literally again::
<CaseySK> ::being in pain and in hospital currently::
<ScottFurklaw> Th' pain...::flops into the couch and groans::
<SypherSK> ::makes the rest acoherent against more theft::
<SypherSK> ::and, returning one to normal, slides it in Furklaw's mouth::
<Aric> ::Double-takes at Furklaw:: Yow! What happened to you??
<SypherSK> We got a little singed last night...  Viper. MegaKat Biochem.  ::isn't currently at all singed, but that's just him::
Aric> You didn't call me?
<SypherSK> ((<Sy> ::nearly loses fingers getting feeding Furklaw a donut::  Ack!))
<ScottFurklaw> Had a rendevous with Viper and a burning chemical lab trying to save a scientist...::as he thanks Sypher and munches, oddly not enjoying this one as much::
<ScottFurklaw> ((::DIES!!::))
<ScottFurklaw> Speakin' of which...any news?
<SypherSK> ((<Sy> Your mun wasn't here... Playing another's character is strictly against the sovereign rules of...  ::sees Aric blinking::  It's bad, okay?))
<ScottFurklaw> ((ROFL!!!))
<RJTremor> ((::Dead:: YOU shall PAY!))
<SypherSK> ((Meh.))
<CaseySK> ((laff))
<ScottFurklaw> ::takes off his cap and ruffles his zinged black head fur with a hand::
<SypherSK> ::to Furklaw::  Our kat's in the hospital.. burned pretty bad...
<ScottFurklaw> ::siiiiighs, and buries his face into his hands::
<SypherSK> Well... There's one bright side...
<ScottFurklaw> ::looks up:: Oh?
<Aric> Reinforcements, I say...
<SypherSK> Yeah... Feral allowed that the MBI wasn't *quite* as bad as the SWAT Kats... They blew up the whole lab...
<SypherSK> We just took out two rooms...
<ScottFurklaw> ::chuckles:: At least we won't be receiving calls....
<Jason> ::walks out:: Think again...
<SypherSK> Feral?
<SypherSK> ((<Jase> No, Santa. ::dryly:: Yes, Feral!))
<CaseySK> ((heheh))
<Jason> ::nods:: Yep...::casually takes a drink from his Coke:: Said he wasn't too happy with the fact that we were there in the first place... *Then* he went into the whole issue over the lab rooms beings blown to bits...
<ScottFurklaw> ((::DIES!!::))
<CaseySK> ((But Santa...I wanna fly in the helicopter too...))
<SypherSK> ((<Sy> Why'd Santa call...  <Jase> We've been naughty...  <Furklaw> HE took the donuts!))
<ScottFurklaw> ((::dead!!!:))
<SypherSK> ((::dies Casey::))
<ScottFurklaw> ::groans and FLOPS onto the couch, cap covering his face::
<SypherSK> Any real trouble or just hot air?
<CaseySK> ((::sits on Feral's knee:: and I wanna toy train...and a bicycle...::Feral sweatdrop::))
<Aric> Good thing I didn't go with you guys... I'm free and clear of blame! ::Grins, ducks!::
<SypherSK> ::the only things he knows of Feral comes from.. well, sources that have good reason not to like Feral::
<Jason> ::Waves it off:: Hot air...gave me a warnin'...uh huh...like I'm gonna listen to that... ::as he flings his empty coke can Aric's way::
<SypherSK> ((::DEAD!::))
<ScottFurklaw> ((::DEAD!!!!::))
<SypherSK> ::just nods to Jase::
<CaseySK> ((hey...if I'm gonna be burnt up in the hospital the least I can do is provide comic relief))
<Aric> ::Snickering!::
<ScottFurklaw> ::stands:: I better get to the hospital...
<SypherSK> ::thinks he needs to start making his own opinions of Feral rather than relying on those he absorbed from two disgruntled Enforcers... two *really* cool disgruntled Enforcers, mind you::
<RJTremor> ((3 comic relievers and one bad jokester... and I'm the jokester... ::Smirks::))
<SypherSK> ::to Furklaw::  Visiting or checking in?
<Jason> Ah, don' worry about it. 'Least we stopped Viper on time...and saved that guard and that scientist...
<SypherSK> ((<Jase>  Emergency room or psyc ward?))
<ScottFurklaw> Visitin'....givin' my sincerest apologies...
<ScottFurklaw> ((::dead::))
<SypherSK> I'll come along... ::grins:: I'll even provide the ride...
<ScottFurklaw> Well, if you wanna...::small smile::
<Jason> ::shakes his head:: Don' take it hard, kid...
<SypherSK> ::nods::
<ScottFurklaw> :mumbled:: Try not to, Captain...::nods to Sy::
<SypherSK> ((Who kid?  <Furklaw> I'm at least twenty! Sy's the kid - he's only six months old!))
<ScottFurklaw> ((Jase calls Scott "kid" as he came into the force atta rather young age...and he's kinda sorta the youngest...of my chars. at least...))
<ScottFurklaw> ((::pauses to snicker!::))
<Aric> ::Crawls out::
<SypherSK> Ready? ::to Furklaw:
<ScottFurklaw> ::nods once::
<SypherSK> ::pats him on the back:: Away we go... ::takes them both acoherent and zaps outta there::
<Jason> ::shakes his head, turns to Aric:: Never thought the kid'd be so down...
<Aric> I know... Furklaw's just not himself...
<Aric> Maybe we could cheer him up somehow?
<SypherSK> ::arrives at the hospital, still in the power stream...  pokes into their computers to find where Casey's room is... finds it, zaps straight to... an electrical outlet near athe room.... best not to just "pop" into the room of a seriously ill patient, eh?::
<Jason> :chuckles:: Give 'im a few...he'll be back to finish off the donuts in no time...
 <Aric> UHm...
<Aric> ::Starts to sneak off...::
<Jason> ::blinks:: What?
<SypherSK> ((<Sy and Scott> ::just appear in a flash of blue light:: <Casey> Augh!!!!!  <Monitor hooked to him> --BEEEEEEEP!!!!!!!--  ::flatlines::))
<ScottFurklaw> ((::ROFL!!::))
<CaseySK> ((::dies...literally?::))
<CaseySK> ((casey:  Geez...you guys scared me to death...))
<SypherSK> ((Powa Casey... ::buries Casey::  <Casey> I'm not quite dead yet!  --here we go again...-- ))
<CaseySK> ((::dies::))
<ScottFurklaw> ((<Casey> I'm gettin' bettah!))
<SypherSK> ((::dies!::))
<Jason> ::suddenly finds the donuts gone:: Stryper! ::to Aric::
<ScottFurklaw> OKay...how near are we?
<SypherSK> ::still has his, mwah!::
<Aric> I downloaded... and downed... the donuts... ::Shows the box, and grins evily:: Never let a hacker play...
<SypherSK> ::as they solidify::  Right by it.
<SypherSK> ::his donuts aren't downloadable, he keeps those on his own "hard drive"... no hackers::
<Jason> ::smacks a hand against his head::  Yet another shipment....where di' I put Momma's number?
<SypherSK> ::addendum - except Trix.. he has full access and a devious mind::
<ScottFurklaw> ((<Matrix> Mua hahaha!!))
<SypherSK> ((Powergaming over donuts... What's the world coming to?  Wait.. That's normal.. Donuts are essential to life!))
<CaseySK> ((I thought that was DP...))
<SypherSK> ((Both are.))
<ScottFurklaw> ((::DIES!:))
<ScottFurklaw> ::nods:: Good. What're the visitin' hours?
<SypherSK> ((<Jase> ::to Momma Bates:: We'll take 'em *all*.. Every last donut...))
<RJTremor> ((::Dies::))
<ScottFurklaw> ((::dead::))
<SypherSK> Just started.  And, the nurses aren't due in for a few.
<ScottFurklaw> Then let's go in before they do...
<SypherSK> ((<Casey's Physical Therapist> ::is there now, however,... issa huge woman with a face like a gorilla::  <Sy and Scott> ::squeak::))
<SypherSK> ::nods and steps over to open the door slowly::
<ScottFurklaw> ((::dies!::))
<CaseySK> ((::scared to death of big gorilla monster attacking...::))
<SypherSK> ((And, don't ask how he can have a physical therapist yet... It's a gag.))
<CaseySK> ((dies))
<ScottFurklaw> ::walks in after::
<SypherSK> ((<Casey> ::leaps into Scott's arms, bandages and all:: Save me!  She's like... Attila the Hun! She's killing me!))
<CaseySK> ((::double dies::))
<ScottFurklaw> ((:ROFL!!!::))
<SypherSK> ::peeks at Casey, notes that he's stable and all... but kinda crisp... does a nice technical diagnosis his mun is too braindead to bother with... he has an extensive knowledge of feline biology tho'::
<ScottFurklaw> How's he doin'? ::whisper::
<CaseySK> ((I know nothing about biology...he'd just look crispy to me))
<SypherSK> ((<Sy>  I'm not sure...  He's either original recipe or extra crispy.. What do you think?))
<SypherSK> Stable.
<CaseySK> ((::dies::))
<CaseySK> ((extra crispy))
<CaseySK> ((::is crunchy::))
<ScottFurklaw> :breathes a small sigh of relief::
<SypherSK> ::steps over to look at Casey closely as he seems to be asleep, mutters something technical to himself::
<ScottFurklaw> ((<Sy> ::muttered:: The plug goes into the socket...))
<SypherSK> ((Ought he find anything funny about Casey?))
<SypherSK> ((::snorks!::))
<ScottFurklaw> ((Hey! That's technical! ;) ))
<SypherSK> ((<Casey> Well, sure!  I'm loads of laughs!))
<CaseySK> ((::tries the snork thing on for size::))
<RJTremor> ((Try this! ::Snikkersnortlaughdies!:: Aie... not good for a blah wuff...))
<SypherSK> ::notices some kind of oddity in Casey's infrared reading... can't quite pinpoint it... passes the info on to Trix.. two computer brains always better than one...  well, actually they usually crash faster.. but anyways::
<CaseySK> ::stirs slightly and opens his eyes a bit::
<SypherSK> ::smiles at him::
<SypherSK> ((<Casey> ::Sy's nose being only inches from his face:: AUGH!!!!!))
<Trix> <What is this?>
<ScottFurklaw> ::blinks, then smiles....um...wha's his last name again?::
<SypherSK> <Irregularity in that fellow we rescued last night's infrared signature...  Match up with anything you have on file?>
<Trix> <Like I said.... I can't find anythin...>
<ScottFurklaw> ::softly:: Mr. Lennox?
<CaseySK> ::opens eyes a little more and tries to smile::  ::ouches a bit but smiles anyway::  Hi...
<SypherSK> <Hmm...  Access MegaKat Biochem's files and look up the chemicals stored in that room...>
<SypherSK> ::would himself, but is running a few other programs and somewhat engrossed in trying to figure out how you deal with a wounded kat you feel responsible for.. his people experience is very limited::
<Trix> <You got it... :;goes::>
<ScottFurklaw> How're you doin'?
<SypherSK> ((<Sy> That's my little brother... Sucha good go-fer!))
<CaseySK> Umm...I...hurt but other than that...
<ScottFurklaw> ((::Dies!!::))
<ScottFurklaw> Look...sorry we took so long...
<CaseySK> Hey..it's ok.  You...got there didn't you?
<SypherSK> ::lets Furklaw talk for the moment::
<SypherSK> ((<Sy> ::not knowing what to do, puts on his finest impression of an impassive Vulcan look::))
<CaseySK> ((laff))
<ScottFurklaw> Yeah...we coulda done more, y'know...
<CaseySK> I'm just happy to be alive.  I couldn't have that without you guys.  Sorry I didn't get to thank you the other day...
<SypherSK> ((<Furklaw> We coulda hurt you more, y'know...))
<CaseySK> ((::runs away::))
<ScottFurklaw> ((::laffs and whaps Kris with pillow!::))
<ScottFurklaw> ::smiles:: hey, don' worry about it...
<SypherSK> ::nods::
<SypherSK> ((<Furklaw> Oh, and you gotta swear you never saw Agent Greypaw here do anything abnormal.  He's top secret...  You let it out and we'll have to kill you.))
<CaseySK> ((::urk::))
<ScottFurklaw> ((::DEAD!!!:: powa Casey!))
<SypherSK> ((<Furklaw> ::pats him onna head:: It's okay.. We'd give you a last donut...))
<ScottFurklaw> ((::dead::))
<CaseySK> ((::wryly:: gee...thanks...))
<SypherSK> ((S'all that matters, man.))
<ScottFurklaw> ((ROFL!!!))
<SypherSK> ::lays a hand on Furklaw's shoulder:: Nurse is due soon...
<ScottFurklaw> ::nods:: Okay....::smiles towards Casey:: Take it easy, okay?
<Trix> <WHOA-HOAH!!>
<CaseySK> ::smirk::  Leaving so soon?
<SypherSK> ((<Casey> Naw... I'm gettin' out and playing sports... ::sardonically::))
<SypherSK> <Yes?>
<Trix> <Those chemicals...dude! You gotta see this!!>
<SypherSK> <Well, show me... Dude?>
<ScottFurklaw> Well, we don' wanna get caught...::grins::
<SypherSK> ((<Sy> <No more downloading surfer movies for you!>))
<CaseySK> ::rolls his eyes slightly::  It's pretty boring in here...nothing to do but let the medicine talk for you...heheh...
<SypherSK> ((<Trix> <Surfer movies?  I was watchin' TMNT!>))
<ScottFurklaw> ((::dies!::))
<SypherSK> Have you tried the TV?
<Trix> <Sorry 'bout that...::sends him all the info he can::>
<SypherSK> ::helpfully, as he analyzes the info::
<CaseySK> It's daytime...I hate soaps...
<SypherSK> Oh...  ::taps a few things...  and then touches the TV lightly:: Try it now.  ::just gave the hospital premium channels::
<ScottFurklaw> ::snickers::
<CaseySK> ::raises eyebrow:: Ooook....
<SypherSK> ::he can so it doesn't occur to him the havoc he wreaks with airwaves, computers, and etc::
<SypherSK> ((<Jase> Sy... We need to talk..  It's very nice of you to give the whole city premium channels and all that..  But, you see...))
<CaseySK> ((laff))
<CaseySK> Umm...thanks I guess....
<SypherSK> ::shrugs::
<ScottFurklaw> ((::dead::))
<SypherSK> ::wry grin:: Best I could think of...
<ScottFurklaw> ::chuckles, then perks his ears:: Um...Sy? They're headed over here....
<SypherSK> Right. ::grabs his arm and waves to Casey before zapping out::
<CaseySK> ::eyes widen as they dissapear:: What strange people I meet...
<ScottFurklaw> ::waves as he's dragged::
<SypherSK> ((<Furklaw> *I'm* normal!  Sy's the one artificially created!!!!))
<SypherSK> ::has himself and Scott reappear in MBI HQ::
<CaseySK> ::wishes he could get up and move around::  ::sighs as the nurses come in to fuss over him::
<SypherSK> ::yes, the mun is swapping Scott and Furklaw interchangeably all the time::
<ScottFurklaw> ::flops into the couch:: Y'know...I shoulda asked fer a doctor to look at me.....
<SypherSK> ::cocks his head, studying Furklaw worriedly::  You biological structure was fine when we transported?
<SypherSK> ((<Sy> Did I leave part of you in the hospital?  Oops...))
<CaseySK> ((laff))
<ScottFurklaw> I mean...my body's fine...my brain isn't...
<SypherSK> ((<Sy> Don't worry!  I have duct tape!))
<SypherSK> Oh... What is it?
<ScottFurklaw> ((::DIES!::))
<ScottFurklaw> Lack of sugar...::grins::
<SypherSK> ((<Sy> ::whicskwhiskwhissch::  <Furklaw> ::winds up mummified in duct tape::))
<SypherSK> Oh....  Well, I saved you some donuts where Aric couldn't find them..
<SypherSK> ::produces them inna blue glow in his hands::  They shouldn't be much the worse for wear for the matter/energy conversion...
<ScottFurklaw> ::chuckles:: Thanks.
<Matrix> ::runs in there, solid:: Well?
<SypherSK> ::is meanwhile studying the info from Trix, can't quite correlate Casey's too hot signature with any one of the chemicals.. is cross-referencing now:;
<SypherSK> Well, what?  You can't have the donuts.
<Matrix> Ha, ha...I meant what didja find in what I sent you?
<SypherSK> Nothing that makes sense.
<SypherSK> Beyond they were all mutagenic in nature... which is never a good sign.
<Matrix> S'what I thought...
<CaseySK> ((::laff:: all of them?  gee...I'm surprised he isn't 5 different kinds of mutation))
<SypherSK> ((<Matrix> He didn't get in that green stuff in the canister labelled TGRI, did he?!))
<CaseySK> ((::dies::))
<CaseySK> ((TMNT forever!))
<SypherSK> ((Yeah!))
<ScottFurklaw> ((::DEAD!!::))
<SypherSK> Well...  He seems okay thus far...  Proper numbers of everything..
<SypherSK> ((<Sy> No third hand or eighth tail or anything...))
<Matrix> Hrm...mebbe we outta take a closer look at it...and see if there's any more data at the hospital...
<SypherSK> Pulled up his hospital record.. They haven't found anything... Not yet anyways..
<ScottFurklaw> ::flops onto the couch to catch a nap::
<MatrixSK> :frowns in thought:: hrm...
<SypherSK> ((<Matrix> But, notice.. .The crucial.. YET!!!!!  ::dramatically like Darkwing Duck::))
<MatrixSK> ((::DIES!::))
<SypherSK> ((Cover all the good ones in one night..))
<SypherSK> Hrm indeed...
<MatrixSK> Well, might as well wait until any new development...
<SypherSK> Right.
<SypherSK> So, whada we do now?
<CaseySK> ((::burns down the hospital::  voila...new development))
<SypherSK> ((::DIES!::))
<MatrixSK> ::evil grin, zaps 'im one:: I challenge you to a duel! ::zaps back into the Cyberkat::
<SypherSK> ((They build a new development where the hospital was? Gee.. Shouldn't they build a new hospital?))
<SypherSK> Hmm..  Wait.. ::evil grin:: Let's take the duel to the gym....
<CaseySK> ((nah...why would they need one of those))
<SypherSK> ((I dunno.. Mebbe fer all those extras wounded in the falling debris seen so frequently.. But, hey... They're just extras.))
<CaseySK> ((didn't know if you were waitin on me or what ;) ))
<MatrixSK> <Oh, so now you want me ta' kick yer tail in the gym!?>
<SypherSK> ((We were. BTW, I'm naming your development MegaKat Homes, so nyeh.))
<SypherSK> <No... ::smirk::  I'm letting you TRY....>
<CaseySK> ((::meanwhile...back at the ranch..I mean hospital...::))
<MatrixSK> <Bring it on!>
<SypherSK> ::zaps to the gym::
<SypherSK> ((Sheriff!  Bad Bart's caused a cattle stampede out in the west field!))
<CaseySK> ::is channel surfing::  ::yawns a bit as the medicine works::
<SypherSK> ((Yes, they get worse the later it gets...))
<CaseySK> ((git them varmints back in the stable ya hear!))
<SypherSK> ((::dies!::))
<CaseySK> ((or..not stable...umm...place where you put cows?))
<SypherSK> ((Cow.. barn...  Cow..pie..  cow... patty... Oh wait...))
<CaseySK> ((cow is to barn as sheep is to...WOAH...just channeled the GRE...))
<MatrixSK> ((::dies!::))
<CaseySK> ((::blahs at analogies::))
<SypherSK> ((::DEAD::))
<Nurse> ::comes in to check on Casey, takes his temperature, checks the IV::
<Nurse>  And, how are you feeling?
<SypherSK> ((<Casey> I'm covered from head to toe in oozing sores!  How do you think I feel?  <Nurse> Bad?))
<CaseySK> ::smiles slightly::  Much better thank you.
<Nurse> ::smiles to him and leaves::
<MatrixSK> ((::dies!:))
<CaseySK> ::tries to be cheerful even if he's in pain::
<MatrixSK> ::is in de gym:: You are sooo dead...::to Sy::
<SypherSK> ((Oh wait.. That was for if Matrix is ever in the hospital...))
<SypherSK> That'll be a trick given Cyberkat abilities... ::circling him::
<CaseySK> ::wrinkles his forehead a bit as he looks down and notices that his fingers have left a slight imprint in the remote control for the TV::
<MatrixSK> Wanna bet? ::evil grin::
<SypherSK> ::eyes glow::  I never bet...
<CaseySK> ::raises his eyebrows a bit::  What in the world have I gotten in to?
<MatrixSK> Uh huh...::eyes glow as well::
<SypherSK> ::abruptly fires a low-powered blast of pure energy at Trix::
<MatrixSK> ::issa hit and sent to the other side:: Why you...::tackles inna blue blur::
<Nurse> ::comes back, left something::
<SypherSK> ::fights back, going acoherent as well::
<CaseySK> ::doesn't really notice as he is intrigued with the fingerpints on the remote::
<Nurse> ::wonders what he's staring at::
<MatrixSK> Give it up!
<Nurse> ::clears her throat::
<CaseySK> :;jumps slightly:: Umm.. ahhh...Hello again.
<Random MBI Agent> ::steps into the gym...  staaaaares at the two glowing felinoid shapes wrestling... and steps back out::
<Nurse> Is something the matter?
<CaseySK> See for yourself...  ::holds the remote up for the nurse to see::
<SypherSK> Never!
<MatrixSK> Ha! That'll be the day!
<Nurse> ::frowns at it:: Now, that's odd...
<CaseySK> ((:sings:  WEeeelll..that'll be theday!!! Weeeell..that'll be the dayy....::))
<MatrixSK> ((::DIES!!:: Beatles! Nooooo!!!! ^^))
<CaseySK> You can say that again.
<Nurse> ::shrugs:: I'm sure it's just a manufacturing defect..  Does it work properly?
<CaseySK> ::smacks his forehead:: Ouch...
<Nurse> ::looks at him strangely::
<CaseySK> ::obviously this nurse is in training or something::  Not the remote...the fingerprints in the remote...
<Nurse> ::wonders if Casey's on too many painkillers::
<Nurse> ::shrugs:: Someone squeezed it too hard?  ::she just hasn't lived in MKC long... otherwise, she'd hit the panic button and scream, "We gotta 'nother weirdo in the makings!"::
<MatrixSK> ((::dead::))
<CaseySK> ::sighs::  It's working fine now.  Thank you nurse.
<Nurse> ::nods and leaves::
<CaseySK> :;exhasperated::  Oi VE!
<CaseySK> (( and I speak Yiddish too ;)  ))
<SypherSK> ((I speak gibberish ;)  ))
<CaseySK> ((pig latin?))
<MatrixSK> ((I speak onlinese! ;) ))
<MatrixSK> ((Scares Tina (My roomie) ))
<SypherSK> ((That too!  Botha those!  Oh, and Jar-Jar speak.))
<MatrixSK> ((And yoda! ))
<SypherSK> ((Hmm..  Learned much about me you have!))
<CaseySK> ::wonders what to do about this development::  If only I were at the lab.  ::laughs ironically::
<SypherSK> ((I just like to borrow Star Wars terms... Did you know that Dark Kat's airship now has "forward turbolaser batteries?"))
<CaseySK> ((nope))
<MatrixSK> ((::chuckles::))
<CaseySK> (( but now I know and knowing is half the battle...))
<CaseySK> ((what?  no resounding cry of GI JOE??))
<SypherSK> ((Now... How to tie what Casey's up to to the others...?  <Sypher> ::suddenly::  I feel a disturbance in the Force!  Let's check on Casey!))
<MatrixSK> ((::dies!::))
<CaseySK> ((::dies::))
<SypherSK> ((::dies at the GI Joe thing!::))
<CaseySK> ::tests things by pressing his finger on to them to see if he can melt them like the remote.::
<SypherSK> ((<Casey> ::finds a packet of butter:; Ah ha!  :;as it melts::  <Nurse> NORMAL body heat can do THAT...))
<MatrixSK> ((::dies!!::))
<CaseySK> ((droll flintstone...very droll))
<MatrixSK> ::attemps to pin Sy::
<SypherSK> ((::cracks up::))
<MatrixSK> ((::laffs!::))
<SypherSK> ::zaps away::
<MatrixSK> Argh!! Cheater!
<Guy Inna Suit> ::steps into Casey room... looks like some kind of FBI guy... just the kind you don't want around when you've just learned you have superpowers::
<CaseySK> ((and when you feel like dookie cause you nearly got burned to a crisp))
<GuyInnaSuit> ((<Casey> Go AWAAAAAY!!!  I feel like dookie!  I hurt!  I'm not dealing with any Iraqis!  I hurt too much to threaten national security!))
<MatrixSK> ((ROFL!!))
<CaseySK> ((laff))
<GuyInnaSuit> Mr. Lennox?
<CaseySK> ::looks up:: Yes?
<GuyInnaSuit> I represent MegaKat Biochemical Labs... I was hoping you could answer some questions...
<GuyInnaSuit> ((<Casey> Don't even ask!  I AM suing!  There was NO emergency shower!))
<CaseySK> ((dies))
<MatrixSK> ((ROFL!!))
<CaseySK> ::looks a little hesitant::  Well, if I can help...I don't know if I can.
<Nurse> ::walks in, blinks at guards:: What is...?
<GuyInnaSuit> ::takes a seat, smiles... like a predatory animal:: Well, I'll assure you this will in no way jeopardize your insurance or health benefits.
<Guards> Business, Ma'am. We'll only be a minute.
<GuyInnaSuit> There are simply parties at the lab curious as to your work at the time of the... accident...
<Nurse> ::blinks:: With a patient? ::starts to walk out::
<Guards>  ::trying to smile nicely::  We know him from work.
<CaseySK> ::has horrible scenarios of cement shoes and dissapearing people running through his head::
<Nurse> ::hesitant smile and leaves:
<GuyInnaSuit> ((<Nurse> ::calls police:: There are weird mob type guys trying to ice one of my patients!  <Enforcer Dispatcher> ::bored:: Riiiight...))
<CaseySK> ((::dies::))
<MatrixSK> ((::DIES!::))
<GuyInnaSuit> There's no trouble, I assure you... We're just trying to take.. precautions since the unfortunate accident with Dr. Purvis...
<CaseySK> ::starts looking around the room nonchalantly for possibly escape routes::
<CaseySK> R..right.  Sure.
<GuyInnaSuit> Now, we'd hate for anyone else to befall Purvis' fate... You do realize that he didn't simply die, don't you?
<CaseySK> ::a little nervous...the bad guys always tell you their plans before they kill you...::  Ummm.  I don't know.
<GuyInnaSuit> Why, he's famous now... Seems the Viper Mutagen he and his partner were experimenting with warped him body and mind... I believe he calls himself "Dr. Viper" these days... He makes quite a few appearances on the news...
<CaseySK> ::wonders what floor he's on::  Ooooh...Him.  Unsavory chap.
<CaseySK> ((wow...that came out extremely british...))
<GuyInnaSuit> Very.  We'd hate for any of our chemicals compounds to leave anyone else in such a situation...
<GuyInnaSuit> ((<Guy> See?!  It's turning you.. British!  <Guards> ::draw away in horror::))
<CaseySK> ((::dies!!::))
<MatrixSK> ((::dies!::))
<CaseySK> ::hoping they won't notice...hides the remote::  Ahhh...that would be..tragic?
<GuyInnaSuit> Very.
<CaseySK> ::tries to think of an excuse to leave::  Well, how may I help you?
<GuyInnaSuit> Now... Have you noticed any... undesirable side effects?
<CaseySK> No I haven't.
<CaseySK> ::says that confidently by the way::
<GuyInnaSuit> ((<Casey> I have super strength now, but that's not undesirable. I like it.))
<GuyInnaSuit> Hmm.. ::writes something down on a notepad he pulled out::
<CaseySK> ((that's what I was thinking))
<GuyInnaSuit> ::studies Casey closely::
<CaseySK> ::smiles nicely::
<GuyInnaSuit> ((<Casey> If I appear to be freaking out, it's cuz of you guys..))
<CaseySK> ((true true))
<GuyInnaSuit> ::hmms to himself and stands:: Well,...  Call us if you seem to be having any problems...
<CaseySK> :: relieved but not trying to show it::  Will do.
<GuyInnaSuit> ::never does to kill someone in the hospital, you see... or prematurely... he read the "If I were an evil overlord..." list, he's trying not to make the classic bad guy mistakes::
<GuyInnaSuit> ::nods and leads his guys out::
<CaseySK> ::sighs with relief as the baddies leave::
<CaseySK> ((gratsi...I even speak some italian ;) ))
<CaseySK> ::speaks to himself:: I have to get out of here soon.  I bet they're watching me now.  Great!
<GuyInnaSuit> ((Methinks Furklaw shoulda left a number or something...))
<MatrixSK> ((ROFL!!!!))
<CaseySK> ((is he known for thinking?))
<MatrixSK> ((He tends to be kind and courteous. ;) ))
<MatrixSK> ((That is...before the donuts arrive...))
<CaseySK> ((:giggle:))
<CaseySK> ((casey::Is someone gonna come rescue me now??))
<Sypher> ::left a card for Casey with the MBI's number::
<CaseySK> ::slowly tries to sit up.  He gets a little dizzy and sinks back down on to the bed.  He soon tries again::
<MatrixSK> Okay.....as much as I hate to admit it..you beat me...
<CaseySK> ::sits up finally...bandages and cords and all and looks around the room::
<SypherSK> ::has Trix inna.. some kinda hold.. has his foot practically in his ear::  You think?
<SypherSK> ::his arm being twisted rather painfully::
<MatrixSK> Naahhh....::goes acoherent, and zips outts his grasp::
<SypherSK> Cheater!  We agreed to be solid!
<CaseySK> ::looks down and notices the card on the bed table::  I hope those suits didn't see this sitting here.  ((uh-oh))
<MatrixSK> Until it involved my arm being twisted! ::tackles!::
<SypherSK> ((<Sy> Don't worry... They mess with us and I erase all their records like Sandra Bullock in "The Net."))
<MatrixSK> ((::dies!!, loved that movie!))
<SypherSK> ::goes acoherent::
<MatrixSK> ::ditto::
<CaseySK> Oh well, I guess I'll just have to wing it.  ::leans over painfully to grab the phone::
<MatrixSK> ::zaps into the main office:: He's cheating! ::to whoever's there::
<CaseySK> ::punches the buttons of the number::  ::hopes the phone isn't bugged/tapped::
<Trina> ::typing on de' comp.:: Ain't asking...
<SypherSK> ::zaps up behind him:: Well, he's a poopie-head!
<SypherSK> ((<Trina> Ain't commenting... ::typetype::))
<CaseySK> ((ahhh...such a pleasant word...poopie head))
<MatrixSK> ((::dies!::))
<MatrixSK> Am NOT!! ::tackles!::
<SypherSK> ARgh!
<Trina> Careful with the equipment, children...
<SypherSK> ::from floor::  We're better than most six and two month olds... We don't chew on things...
<SypherSK> ((<Furklaw> Except my donuts!))
<CaseySK> ::ringringring::
<MatrixSK> ((::DIES!::))
<Trina> ::laughs, then reaches for the phone::
<MatrixSK> What he said! ::tackles anew!::
<Trina> MK Bureau, Lt. Korat speak...::wince at crash:: ing...
<SypherSK> Gah! ::kick::
<MatrixSK> Oof!!
<Trina> ::through teeth:: We're just trainin', mind you...
<CaseySK> Umm...hello, this is Casey Lennox.  I would like to speak to two of your employees, but I don't know their names.  I hope descriptions will work for you...
<SypherSK> ::wasn't granted super-hearing, so misses this::
<SypherSK> ::issa dark-furred tomkat with even darker stripes and blonde hair that looks bleached, BTW::
<Furklaw> ::issa an all white/very light gray kat with a patch of black headfur with black tips on both his ears and tail::
<CaseySK> ::relays the information on the looks of the two that visited him::
<Trina> ::blinks:: I suppose you're looking for Sgt. Furklaw and Agent Greypaw? ::pause:: Were you the one that the MKC Labs?
<SypherSK> ((<Trina> Oh...  ::kick at Sy's exposed rear:: I know THEM!  ::kick::))
<MatrixSK> ((::dies!::))
<CaseySK> ::smiles wanly:: Yes, I would be that unfortunate person.  I would like to speak to one of them, if I may.
<SypherSK> ::ears prick forward at his name::  <Trix. Whoa. Somethin's up.>
<Trina> I'll connect ya' with them. ::motions the phone to Sy:: I'll get Furklaw up....
<CaseySK> Ummm...thank you Ms.
<SypherSK> ::goes acoherent to get away from Trix and zips to the phone::  Hello?
<SypherSK> ((<Trix> ::falls flat on the floor with Sy gone from under him::))
<Trix> ::rubs the back of his head::
<CaseySK> Hello.  It's Casey.  The crispy guy in the hospital.
<SypherSK> ((<Trix> I swear on my newly broken nose I'll kill you...))
<MatrixSK> ((::dies!::))
<SypherSK> ::chuckles lightly::  I seem to remember you. What's up?
<CaseySK> ::frowns slightly::  I was wondering if I might as for your help.
<Furklaw> ::walks back, semi dozin' off:: huh?
<SypherSK> Anytime. What's the trouble?
<SypherSK> ::to Furklaw::  It's Casey.
<SypherSK> ((<Furklaw> Who? <Sy> The crispy critter. <Furklaw> Oh.))
<Furklaw> ::blinks::
<CaseySK> Well, I got a lovely visit from some suits from the Bio Chem lab.  They were asking me strange questions and looking at me like they wanted to fit me with cement shoes...
<SypherSK> Hmm... Be there in one sec...  Oh. Don't hang up and keep the phone away from your head.
<CaseySK> ::moves phone away from his head::
<SypherSK> ::going acoherent, grabs Furklaw and zaps them both thru the line::
<Furklaw> He---!
<CaseySK> ::jumps as they appear::  Wow...when you say you'll be there in a sec...you really mean it.
<SypherSK> ::explains while they're somewhat merged on the way... well, the gist.. it only takes a few instants::
<SypherSK> ::as they reappear is speaking aloud::  It doesn't look good...
<SypherSK> ((<Furklaw> Info... zapped into.. head..  hurt bad....  ::holding his head::))
<ScottFurklaw> ((ROFL!!))
<ScottFurklaw> Not at all..what did they look like?
<SypherSK> ::motions to Casey::
<CaseySK> ::grimaces at having to stand up::  Well, they looked like FBI agents or something.
<SypherSK> ((<Sy> The Biochem Mafia.. ::rubbing his chin thoughtfully:: I've heard of them... They have a standing war with the owners of MegaKat Bio-Engineering...))
<ScottFurklaw> ((::snorks::))
<ScottFurklaw> The Feds? But...they're in D.C....what would they be doiin' in MKC?
<CaseySK> ::shrugs:: He said he was a representative of MK Biochem.
<SypherSK> Probaby weren't Feds... ::accesses his link to the Cyberkat... and looks up some stuff::
<ScottFurklaw> ::frowns:: MK Biochem. doesn't have representatives that look like Feds agents....
<SypherSK> ::then shakes his head:: Not Feds...  Local. ::yes, he tapped the FBI computers... he does that sort of thing...  one of the things Dark Kat created him to do, in fact::
<CaseySK> ::hobbles over to closet to get clothes and then realizes that his clothes are probably toasty bits on the floor of MK Biochem.::
<CaseySK> ::turns back slowly::  I'm sorry I can't be of more help.  ::give a description of GuyInnaSuit if it helps::
<SypherSK> ::thinking and accessing:: But, they are several million dollars shy of meeting their budget this year... due to losses from Dr. Viper and lawsuits...
<CaseySK> Hey....they did mention that Viper guy.
<CaseySK> And talked about mutations and things.
<ScottFurklaw> Obviously trying to get more info outta ya' then what they needed...and how bad you were affected...
<CaseySK> ::remembers::  And asked about strange side effects.  :walks over to grab the remote and shows it to them::
<SypherSK> ::looks at it::  Your body temperature is reading a bit hotter than normal...
<ScottFurklaw> ::scritches his head:: This is odd...
<CaseySK> ::smirks::  A bit...
<SypherSK> ::nods:: And, MegaKat Biochemical is probably afraid he's the next Dr. Viper.... They can't afford any more bad press....  ::thinking::
<CaseySK> ::sighs:: Oh great....they have me pegged for the villian.
<SypherSK> Or another lawsuit.. Either way, you're a liability.
<ScottFurklaw> We're gonna have ta' keep you under watch...
<CaseySK> Guess I can't blame them.  I'd want to give me cement shoes or an extended vacation too.  ::laughs, but decides it hurts and stops::
<SypherSK> ::looks at him curiously:: Why?  You're not out to destroy the city.
<CaseySK> No...but I would think about a lawsuit.  ::smiles::
<SypherSK> ::chuckles::
<CaseySK> Maybe workman's comp?
<ScottFurklaw> ::issa thinking...he does that all the time::
<SypherSK> Well.... We need to get you someplace where you can get medical care and stay hidden...
<CaseySK> And where would this be pray tell?
<ScottFurklaw> Back at the Bureau...I'll be the one who'll look you over.
<CaseySK> Well, at least I don't have to worry about trusting you.
<CaseySK> ::smiles slightly::  Hey...can I get some real clothes there?  ::points to hospital robe::  These things are miserable and drafty.
<SypherSK> Well... We have uniforms...
<ScottFurklaw> ::nods::
<CaseySK> Anything's better than this.  ::is feeling a bit better:: I really would have expected to hurt a lot more than this after I had nearly been burned to death....maybe it's just me.
<SypherSK> Or some more effects of those chemicals...  ::matter-of-factly::
<CaseySK> ::raises his hands slightly and looks at them.  He suddenly feels a little like a comic book character.::
<SypherSK> ::studies his infrared signature thoughtfully::
<CaseySK> ::looks up suddently::  So, which are you two.  Furklaw and Greypaw...That's what the lady on the phone said.
<ScottFurklaw> I'm Sgt. Scott Furklaw...::extends a hand::
<SypherSK> Greypaw here, but I prefer Sypher.
<CaseySK> ::shakes hands with both::
<CaseySK> I am A. Casey Lennox officially. Nice to meet you.
<ScottFurklaw> Ditto. Now, how 'bout we get outta here before those guys come back?
<CaseySK> Marvelous idea.
<CaseySK> Yeah...I guess I'll have to get you guys to explain that ::points to the phone and infers them coming out of the phone:: later.
<SypherSK> Well, we're going back the powerline route.
<SypherSK> It's a bit faster and has less static.
<CaseySK> ::looks a little hesitant::
<SypherSK> Don't worry.  I won't lose any of your consituent molecules.
<CaseySK> ::raises eyebrow::  Umm...guess I'll just have to trust you on that one.
<SypherSK> ::offers him a hand, tagging Furklaw's arm::
<ScottFurklaw> ::takes in a breath::
<CaseySK> ::takes Sypher's hand::
<SypherSK> ::zaps them outta there::
<SypherSK> ::has them all reappear in the main office at the MBI, they're used to him now::
<SypherSK> ((<Sy> Honey, I'm home! ))
<ScottFurklaw> ((ROFL!))
<CaseySK> ::looks around::
<SypherSK> Welcome to my humble home.. and Furklaw's workplace.
<SypherSK> ((<Casey> You live here?  <Sy> Well, in the computer really...  <Casey> ::faint::  <Sy> Wha'd I say?))
<ScottFurklaw> ((::snorks::))
<CaseySK> ::smiles:: Well, thank you.  I appreciate all your help.  Seems I'm indebted to the two of you.
<SypherSK> No trouble at all... Now, you're going to need a place to get comfortable..  My cot'll do.
<ScottFurklaw> ::nods:: I'll get you some clothes...
<SypherSK> ((<Sy> ::claps his hands together::  Trix!  My cot.  <Trix> Do I look like your servant?))
<ScottFurklaw> ((<Trix> Get it yerself! *--ZAP--*!!))
<CaseySK> Are you sure?  That's kinda inconvenient for you.
<SypherSK> ((<Sy> ::zaps back, war ensues::))
<SypherSK> Not really. I don't need to sleep. I just indulge my biological form sometimes.
<CaseySK> ::looks a tad confused::  Yes...well...I guess that'll get explained to me sometime.
<ScottFurklaw> It's confusing at first...::comes back with a reg. uniform::
<CaseySK> ::takes the uniform:: I'd take a shower...but I seem to be mummified at the moment.
<ScottFurklaw> Well..we've got one in the locker rooms... I'll go tell Captain Korat yer here... ::goes:
<CaseySK> I wonder if I should see a doctor before I decide to take these bandages off ::points to his mummification::
<SypherSK> ::waiting with him::  I'll explain myself whenever you're bored enough to want to hear...  Oh... Well, Furklaw's the medic.
<SypherSK> And, I've an extensive knowledge of feline biology.
<CaseySK> Wow...you guys have quite an establishment here.
 <Jason> ::walks in, Furklaw trailing behind him::
<SypherSK> ::running his sentences together, can keep up with Casey even while he's talking.. multi-tasking, you know::
<SypherSK> And, there's the boss kat. ::pointing to Jase::
<Jason> And, this is the guy?
<CaseySK> ::smiles::  Hello there.
<ScottFurklaw> ::nods::
<Jason> ::nods, extends a hand:: Capt. Jason Korat.
<CaseySK> ::takes his hand and shakes it::  A. Casey Lennox.
<SypherSK> ::debates where to let Casey sleep, doubts he'd like sharing space with Trix in the comp room::
<SypherSK> ((NO one likes sharing space with Trix but Sy...  Just kidding!))
<ScottFurklaw> ((::dies!::))
<CaseySK> ((laff))
<SypherSK> ((<Casey> I can live with the Trix Rabbit... But, I'm giving him some of the cereal... cuz it's just not fair.))
<Jason> And, I've been told. You're welcome to stay, and we'll provide the medical services.
<CaseySK> That's very kind of you.  I hope I'm not to much of an inconvenience.
<ScottFurklaw> ((::is dead::))
<CaseySK> ((::notices that theres lots of dying going on around here...::))
<SypherSK> ((We have.... oh...  999999999999999... Yeah, that many lives.))
<ScottFurklaw> ((Mua  ha ha!))
<CaseySK> ((That's a lot.))
<SypherSK> ((Yeah.. We tilted the machine to get more.))
<SypherSK> ((Got some gumballs as a bonus.))
<ScottFurklaw> ((ROFL!!))
<CaseySK> Umm...Sgt. Furklaw?  I was wondering about these bandages...since you're the medic, I thought I'd ask.
<CaseySK> ((laff))
<SypherSK> ::has finally settled on setting up his cot in the...  wherever Furklaw examines kats and gone to do so::
<ScottFurklaw> Well, let's go to sick bay and look you over...
<CaseySK> Thanks.  ::follows Furklaw to sickbay::
<SypherSK> ((<Furklaw> Computer. Sick bay. --funky sound of being "beamed" follows--))
<CaseySK> ((::snork?::))
<SypherSK> ::has the cot all set up::
<SypherSK> ((::and is looking for a mint to put on the pillow!::))
<CaseySK> ((::dies::))
<ScottFurklaw> OKay...::let's see what we've got here...
<CaseySK> ::sits down greatfully::  Aahhhh...much better.
<SypherSK> ((<Sy> ::digs a slightly linty one out of the MBI couch and wraps it in an old gum wrapper:: Have to do...))
<CaseySK> ((eeeewwwwwwww))
<SypherSK> ((Mwahaha!))
<ScottFurklaw> ((::dies!::))
<SypherSK> ::leans on the wall nearby::
<ScottFurklaw> Hrm..::unwraps the bandage around his arm and begins to check::
<CaseySK> ::doesn't wanna look in case it's really nasty looking::
<SypherSK> ((<Casey> Eeee... ::pulling away, eyes shut::  <Furklaw> Your fur color really isn't THAT hideous... I mean, it's an odd shade and all but...))
<ScottFurklaw> ((::dies!::))
<CaseySK> ((laff))
<ScottFurklaw> Hrm...okay..obvious loss of fur, but it'll grow back... ::checks his back::
<CaseySK> ((yeah...the gold metallic hairs might give it a strange look...))
<CaseySK> ::smiles slightly:: I'd sure hate to be bald.
<SypherSK> His infrared's reading a bit lower now... and he's added some weird oscillations up in the ultraviolet range...
<ScottFurklaw> ::blinks:: That all??? ::as he checks his back..is seeing those metallic hairs now::
<SypherSK> Well, I'd know more, but I don't have any equipment beyond my own vision to link with...
<CaseySK> Yes?
<SypherSK> And, I wasn't designed for examining...   The features are mainly for combat situations and some stealth work...
<ScottFurklaw> Well....I'm getting different colored fur here...
<ScottFurklaw> Unless you've always been a mixed...::to Casey::
<CaseySK> ::wonders::  How different?
<ScottFurklaw> Um...metallic gold?
<CaseySK> ::eyes widen:: Metallic?  That's a new one on me.  ::laughs slightly:: Pardon that horrible pun.
<CaseySK> ((that's a new one on me...::dies::))
<SypherSK> ::chuckles::
<SypherSK> ((::snorks!::))
<ScottFurklaw> ((::dies!::))
<ScottFurklaw> Hrm...::takes out his stethoscope:: Breath...
<CaseySK> ::breathes::
<ScottFurklaw> Cough...
<SypherSK> ((<Casey> I already was. ))
<CaseySK> ((aaaaahhh!!  Cold stethoscope!))
<SypherSK> ((::dies!::))
<CaseySK> ::coughs::
<ScottFurklaw> ((::dies!::)))
<ScottFurklaw> Hrm...::checks his arm again...and blinks!:: Yer regrowin' fur!
<CaseySK> ::looks down:: Isn't that normal?
<SypherSK> Not that fast, no.
<ScottFurklaw> What he said...
<CaseySK> ::nods:: I see.
<CaseySK> I must really have been mixing the good stuff in the lab that night.
<ScottFurklaw> Whatever it was...it ain't your normal fur...but, if that's the case, I don'tthink yer gonna need the bandages...
<CaseySK> ::looks a little surprised::  Wow...you're right.  That was fast.  I guess that's good then...
<ScottFurklaw> Yeah..but it's still odd...
<ScottFurklaw> You know...I'll be trying to check up on you onna reg. basis to see any progress here...
<CaseySK> Hey...it's the least I can do since you're putting me up here.
<SypherSK> I'll keep an eye on him too.
<CaseySK> I hate to sound like a broken record, but, Thanks again.
<ScottFurklaw> OKay...::hands him the clothes:: Yer free to go, I guess... :grins:: And, no prob.
<CaseySK> Free to go around the place?  Perhaps I could get a guided tour so I don't walk someplace I'm not supposed to be.
<SypherSK> I can arrange that.
<SypherSK> And, just don't go near our nuclear reactor... ::winks, is kidding of course::
<ScottFurklaw> ::nods:: C'n you do that? I'm gonna take a closer look at this..
<SypherSK> Sure.
<SypherSK> ((<Sy> This what?  <Furklaw> That remote control he had... I've never seen the buttons arranged like this...))
<CaseySK> ((hahahah))
<ScottFurklaw> ((ROFL!! to Sy!))
<SypherSK> ((<Furklaw> It has a button... I want to push the button.. but I'm not sure what it will do... ::must have seen Titan AE to get this::))
<ScottFurklaw> ((Well, it be late anyway...shall we end?))
<ScottFurklaw> ((::DEAD!!!!!!!::))